Beryl Markham Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Beryl Markham Non-Fiction series?"

"There are two books in the Beryl Markham Non-Fiction series, published between 1942 and 1987."

Q: "What is the first book in the Beryl Markham Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Beryl Markham Non-Fiction series is West with the Night, published in 1942."

Q: "Why was West with the Night rediscovered decades after publication?"

"West with the Night was originally published in 1942 but went out of print. It was rediscovered in the 1980s, partly thanks to the republication of a letter in which Ernest Hemingway praised Markham's writing. The reissue became a major bestseller and introduced Markham to a new generation of readers."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	West with the Night	1942	Beryl Markham	Buy
2	The Splendid Outcast	1987	Beryl Markham	Buy

Beryl Markham’s non-fiction includes two works: West with the Night (1942), her celebrated memoir, and The Splendid Outcast (1987), a posthumous collection of her short stories. West with the Night covers her extraordinary life in Kenya, where she grew up among the Nandi people, became a successful horse trainer, and learned to fly bush planes before making her famous Atlantic crossing.

The book’s prose has been widely admired for its clarity and beauty. Hemingway’s praise helped spark its rediscovery in the 1980s, and it has remained in print since. The Splendid Outcast gathers stories that demonstrate the same eye for detail and love of Africa that made the memoir so memorable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Beryl Markham Non-Fiction series?

There are two books in the Beryl Markham Non-Fiction series, published between 1942 and 1987.

What is the first book in the Beryl Markham Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Beryl Markham Non-Fiction series is West with the Night, published in 1942.

Why was West with the Night rediscovered decades after publication?

West with the Night was originally published in 1942 but went out of print. It was rediscovered in the 1980s, partly thanks to the republication of a letter in which Ernest Hemingway praised Markham’s writing. The reissue became a major bestseller and introduced Markham to a new generation of readers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order